TM5-3810-305-10
Removing Upperstructure from Carrier
3. Swing upperstructure around and lower it to
Two personnel are required on
the deck next to upperstructure,
one on each side, to observe up-
perstructure separation. Another
person is required on the ground
to handle the tether rope.
2. Start engine. Hold on anti-two block BY-
PASS switch and slowly hoist upperstructure
off carrier. Be sure that, while it is raising, it
is clearing rotary manifold and electrical col-
lector ring cover. It will not be necessary to
clear manifold cover by more than 1 to 2 in.
(25 to51 mm). Stop hoisting at this point.
ground as follows:
a.
Alert all personnel that the
upperstructure is to be lifted off
the carrier. Keep all uninvolved
personnel clear of the vehicle
while hoisting and removal are
taking place. Check all pin
connections, cable alignment and
machine bubble level before pro-
ceeding with the lift. Failure to
follow this procedure could cause
DEATH or serious injury.
1. Remove tether rope from tool box and knot
rope to boom head quick reeving pin (Figure
5-24).
NOTE
Using one person pushing on lift arm and
mast assembly, one person guiding
counterweight end of upperstructure and
one person holding the tether rope, swing
upperstructure around to right side of
carrier.
Figure 5-24 Attached Tether Rope
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